What rules changed for the 2026-27 high school season?

The NFHS approved five swimming and diving rule changes for 2026-27:

1. Butterfly finish (8-2-3g) and
2. Freestyle finish (8-2-4e): once some part of your head has passed the 5-yard/5-meter mark just before reaching for the finish, you may be completely submerged.
3. Audio and video devices (3-5-1, 3-5-2): no competitor may wear a microphone or camera during a race or dive.
4. Suit seams (3-3-4b(2)): bonded or taped seams are not subject to the permeability requirement, matching World Aquatics.
5. Diving championships (9-4-2h): state associations may increase the number of semifinal qualifiers and change the number of dives at their state championship meets.